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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 821.52 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 821.52 and 420.72 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 821.52 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/821.52 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 821.52 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 345,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,629.89/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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