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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 891.64 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 891.64 and 269.76 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 891.64 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/891.64 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 891.64 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 240,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,528.81/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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