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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 821.84 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 821.84 and 430.08 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 821.84 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/821.84 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 821.84 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 353,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,454.80/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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