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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.61, 894.89 and 402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.61, 894.89 and 402.89 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.61 : 894.89 = 402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.61/894.89 = 402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.61x = 894.89 × 402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.61x = 360,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,537.76/596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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