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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.90, 894 and 481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.90, 894 and 481.39 is: 722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.90 : 894 = 481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.90/894 = 481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.90x = 894 × 481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.90x = 430,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,358.19/595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.20

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