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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.98, 822.60 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.98, 822.60 and 421.38 is: 581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.98 : 822.60 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.98/822.60 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.98x = 822.60 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.98x = 346,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,627.19/595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.61

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