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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.82, 893.98 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.82, 893.98 and 322.10 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.82 : 893.98 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.82/893.98 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.82x = 893.98 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.82x = 287,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,950.96/595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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