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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 891.58 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 891.58 and 229.79 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 891.58 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/891.58 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 891.58 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 204,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,873.88/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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