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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 891.72 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 891.72 and 303.02 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 891.72 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/891.72 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 891.72 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 270,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,208.99/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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