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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 894.24 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 894.24 and 322.07 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 894.24 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/894.24 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 894.24 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 288,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,003.41/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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