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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.97, 893.70 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.97, 893.70 and 474.39 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.97 : 893.70 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.97/893.70 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.97x = 893.70 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.97x = 423,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,962.34/596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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