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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 896.92 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 896.92 and 415.13 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 896.92 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/896.92 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 896.92 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 372,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,332.88/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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