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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.53, 892.49 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.53, 892.49 and 402.75 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.53 : 892.49 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.53/892.49 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.53x = 892.49 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.53x = 359,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,448.33/595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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