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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 896.22 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 896.22 and 404.50 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 896.22 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/896.22 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 896.22 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 362,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,520.99/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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