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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 895.26 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 895.26 and 414.92 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 895.26 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/895.26 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 895.26 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 371,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,461.28/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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