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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 893.58 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 893.58 and 205.62 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 893.58 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/893.58 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 893.58 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 183,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,737.92/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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