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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 892.17 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 892.17 and 421.25 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 892.17 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/892.17 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 892.17 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 375,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,823.20/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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