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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.95, 894.56 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.95, 894.56 and 431.61 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.95 : 894.56 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.95/894.56 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.95x = 894.56 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.95x = 386,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,098.88/595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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