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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 894.75 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 894.75 and 481.51 is: 721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 894.75 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/894.75 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 894.75 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 430,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,827.03/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.64

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