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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 895.70 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 895.70 and 482.24 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 895.70 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/895.70 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 895.70 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 431,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,942.37/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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