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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 895.39 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 895.39 and 466.79 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 895.39 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/895.39 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 895.39 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 417,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,952.29/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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