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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.47, 896.20 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.47, 896.20 and 475.97 is: 713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.47 : 896.20 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.47/896.20 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.47x = 896.20 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.47x = 426,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,558.64/597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.95

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