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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.06, 821.22 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.06, 821.22 and 418.25 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.06 : 821.22 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.06/821.22 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.06x = 821.22 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.06x = 343,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,475.27/595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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