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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 895.64 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 895.64 and 422.94 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 895.64 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/895.64 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 895.64 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 378,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,799.87/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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