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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 894.60 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 894.60 and 452.40 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 894.60 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/894.60 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 894.60 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 404,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,717.04/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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