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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 896.06 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 896.06 and 403.04 is: 604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 896.06 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/896.06 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 896.06 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 361,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,144.55/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.67

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