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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.19, 893.78 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.19, 893.78 and 401.44 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.19 : 893.78 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.19/893.78 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.19x = 893.78 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.19x = 358,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,800.66/595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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