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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 896.44 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 896.44 and 488.28 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 896.44 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/896.44 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 896.44 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 437,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,713.72/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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