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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.94, 893.43 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.94, 893.43 and 412.79 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.94 : 893.43 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.94/893.43 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.94x = 893.43 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.94x = 368,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,794.50/595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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