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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 822.48 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 822.48 and 464.32 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 822.48 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/822.48 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 822.48 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 381,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,893.91/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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