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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 821.88 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 821.88 and 464.04 is: 640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 821.88 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/821.88 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 821.88 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 381,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,385.20/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.64

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