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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 822.70 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 822.70 and 414.34 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 822.70 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/822.70 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 822.70 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 340,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,877.52/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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