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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 895.49 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 895.49 and 415.20 is: 622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 895.49 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/895.49 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 895.49 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 371,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,805.37/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.07

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