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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 892.23 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 892.23 and 287.01 is: 429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 892.23 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/892.23 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 892.23 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 256,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,078.93/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.96

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