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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.46, 892.64 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.46, 892.64 and 230.48 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.46 : 892.64 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.46/892.64 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.46x = 892.64 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.46x = 205,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,735.67/595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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