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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 893.27 and 400.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 893.27 and 400.51 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 893.27 = 400.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/893.27 = 400.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 893.27 × 400.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 357,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,759.10/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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