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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 895.10 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 895.10 and 474.03 is: 710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 895.10 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/895.10 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 895.10 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 424,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,301.88/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.38

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