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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 893.49 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 893.49 and 205.62 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 893.49 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/893.49 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 893.49 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 183,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,719.41/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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