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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 895.47 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 895.47 and 414.64 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 895.47 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/895.47 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 895.47 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 371,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,297.68/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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