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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 822.31 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 822.31 and 438.14 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 822.31 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/822.31 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 822.31 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 360,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,286.90/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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