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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 896.55 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 896.55 and 403.29 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 896.55 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/896.55 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 896.55 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 361,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,563.15/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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