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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 897.60 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 897.60 and 415.80 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 897.60 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/897.60 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 897.60 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 373,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,222.08/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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