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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.28 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.28 and 412.64 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.28 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.28 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.28 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 368,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,603.06/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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