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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.45, 891.64 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.45, 891.64 and 389.41 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.45 : 891.64 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.45/891.64 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.45x = 891.64 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.45x = 347,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,213.53/595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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