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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 895.82 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 895.82 and 475.72 is: 713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 895.82 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/895.82 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 895.82 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 426,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,159.49/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.57

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