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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.65, 890.64 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.65, 890.64 and 344.19 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.65 : 890.64 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.65/890.64 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.65x = 890.64 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.65x = 306,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,549.38/594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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