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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 895.64 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 895.64 and 494.46 is: 741.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 895.64 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/895.64 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 895.64 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 442,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,855.68/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.28

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