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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.89, 891.72 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.89, 891.72 and 229.53 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.89 : 891.72 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.89/891.72 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.89x = 891.72 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.89x = 204,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,676.49/594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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