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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.70, 893.47 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.70, 893.47 and 230.45 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.70 : 893.47 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.70/893.47 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.70x = 893.47 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.70x = 205,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900.16/595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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