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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.48, 893.54 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.48, 893.54 and 400 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.48 : 893.54 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.48/893.54 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.48x = 893.54 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.48x = 357,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,416/595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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