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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.56 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 895.56 and 467.84 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 895.56 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/895.56 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 895.56 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 418,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,978.79/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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