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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 822.42 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 822.42 and 430.44 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 822.42 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/822.42 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 822.42 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 354,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,002.46/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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