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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 893.61 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 893.61 and 465.44 is: 698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 893.61 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/893.61 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 893.61 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 415,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,917.37/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.19

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