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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.79, 893.72 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.79, 893.72 and 230.53 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.79 : 893.72 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.79/893.72 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.79x = 893.72 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.79x = 206,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,027.99/595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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