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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 895.92 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 895.92 and 416.02 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 895.92 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/895.92 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 895.92 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 372,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,720.64/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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