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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 891.52 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 891.52 and 413.58 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 891.52 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/891.52 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 891.52 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 368,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,713.81/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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