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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 896.46 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 896.46 and 414.76 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 896.46 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/896.46 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 896.46 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 371,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,815.75/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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