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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.37, 894.82 and 443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.37, 894.82 and 443.47 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.37 : 894.82 = 443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.37/894.82 = 443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.37x = 894.82 × 443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.37x = 396,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,819.13/597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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