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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.17 and 401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 895.17 and 401.99 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 895.17 = 401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/895.17 = 401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 895.17 × 401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 359,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,849.39/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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