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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.26, 895.11 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.26, 895.11 and 401.32 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.26 : 895.11 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.26/895.11 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.26x = 895.11 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.26x = 359,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,225.55/596.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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