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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.05, 820.31 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.05, 820.31 and 398.22 is: 548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.05 : 820.31 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.05/820.31 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.05x = 820.31 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.05x = 326,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,661.86/595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.97

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