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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 895.56 and 568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 895.56 and 568.66 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 895.56 = 568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/895.56 = 568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 895.56 × 568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 509,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,269.15/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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