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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.61, 891.92 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.61, 891.92 and 209.86 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.61 : 891.92 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.61/891.92 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.61x = 891.92 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.61x = 187,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,177.12/594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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