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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.37, 894.66 and 580.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.37, 894.66 and 580.97 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.37 : 894.66 = 580.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.37/894.66 = 580.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.37x = 894.66 × 580.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.37x = 519,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,770.62/597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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