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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 821.62 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 821.62 and 437.64 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 821.62 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/821.62 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 821.62 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 359,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,573.78/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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