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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 895.14 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 895.14 and 415.20 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 895.14 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/895.14 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 895.14 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 371,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,662.13/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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