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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 821.69 and 437.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 821.69 and 437.87 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 821.69 = 437.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/821.69 = 437.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 821.69 × 437.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 359,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,787.10/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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