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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.44, 894.66 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.44, 894.66 and 230.99 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.44 : 894.66 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.44/894.66 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.44x = 894.66 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.44x = 206,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,656.36/596.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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