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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 895.44 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 895.44 and 460.08 is: 689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 895.44 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/895.44 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 895.44 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 411,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,974.04/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.52

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