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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 891.68 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 891.68 and 269.64 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 891.68 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/891.68 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 891.68 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 240,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,431.25/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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