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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 813.26 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 813.26 and 595.46 is: 811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 813.26 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/813.26 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 813.26 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 484,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,263.80/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.05

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