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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 894.72 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 894.72 and 404.48 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 894.72 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/894.72 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 894.72 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 361,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,896.35/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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