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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.35 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.35 and 482.31 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.35 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.35 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.35 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 431,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,836.26/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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