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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 896.88 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 896.88 and 404.48 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 896.88 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/896.88 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 896.88 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 362,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,770.02/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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