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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.37, 891.65 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.37, 891.65 and 302.40 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.37 : 891.65 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.37/891.65 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.37x = 891.65 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.37x = 269,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,633.45/595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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