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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 896.11 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 896.11 and 402.62 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 896.11 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/896.11 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 896.11 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 360,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,786.32/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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