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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.74, 891.32 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.74, 891.32 and 412.58 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.74 : 891.32 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.74/891.32 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.74x = 891.32 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.74x = 367,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,734.29/595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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