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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 888.17 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 888.17 and 546.35 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 888.17 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/888.17 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 888.17 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 485,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,244.51/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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