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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 896.04 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 896.04 and 414.72 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 896.04 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/896.04 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 896.04 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 371,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,605.71/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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