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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.24, 893.40 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.24, 893.40 and 403 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.24 : 893.40 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.24/893.40 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.24x = 893.40 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.24x = 360,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,040.20/595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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