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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 896.45 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 896.45 and 414.18 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 896.45 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/896.45 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 896.45 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 371,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,289.59/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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