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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 895.96 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 895.96 and 546.62 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 895.96 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/895.96 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 895.96 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 489,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,749.66/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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