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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 894.86 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 894.86 and 443.62 is: 664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 894.86 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/894.86 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 894.86 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 396,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,978.90/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.83

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