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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 895.11 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 895.11 and 459.65 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 895.11 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/895.11 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 895.11 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 411,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,437.31/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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