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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.73, 894.87 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.73, 894.87 and 231.47 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.73 : 894.87 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.73/894.87 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.73x = 894.87 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.73x = 207,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,140.12/596.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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