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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 895.91 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 895.91 and 476.28 is: 714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 895.91 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/895.91 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 895.91 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 426,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,701.63/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.40

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