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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 893.81 and 401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 893.81 and 401.54 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 893.81 = 401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/893.81 = 401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 893.81 × 401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 358,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,897.00/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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