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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 894.02 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 894.02 and 322.01 is: 483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 894.02 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/894.02 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 894.02 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 287,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,883.38/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.31

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