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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 897.02 and 506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 897.02 and 506.10 is: 760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 897.02 = 506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/897.02 = 506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 897.02 × 506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 453,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,981.82/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.02

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