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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 822.24 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 822.24 and 438.21 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 822.24 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/822.24 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 822.24 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 360,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,313.79/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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