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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 895.52 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 895.52 and 402.01 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 895.52 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/895.52 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 895.52 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 360,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,008.00/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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