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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 896.61 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 896.61 and 467.44 is: 701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 896.61 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/896.61 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 896.61 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 419,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,111.38/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.20

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