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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 894.78 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 894.78 and 506.28 is: 758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 894.78 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/894.78 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 894.78 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 453,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,009.22/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.20

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