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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 894.13 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 894.13 and 322.02 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 894.13 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/894.13 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 894.13 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 287,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,927.74/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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