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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 894.24 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 894.24 and 459.18 is: 687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 894.24 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/894.24 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 894.24 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 410,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,617.12/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.52

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