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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.58, 895.53 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.58, 895.53 and 475.30 is: 712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.58 : 895.53 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.58/895.53 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.58x = 895.53 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.58x = 425,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,645.41/597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.28

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