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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 893.19 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 893.19 and 302.87 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 893.19 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/893.19 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 893.19 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 270,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,515.99/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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