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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 897.05 and 460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 897.05 and 460.67 is: 691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 897.05 = 460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/897.05 = 460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 897.05 × 460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 413,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,240.69/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.58

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