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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 896.07 and 482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 896.07 and 482.76 is: 724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 896.07 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/896.07 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 896.07 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 432,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,586.75/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.26

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