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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 891.30 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 891.30 and 402.52 is: 602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 891.30 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/891.30 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 891.30 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 358,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,766.08/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.68

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