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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 896.72 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 896.72 and 462.48 is: 693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 896.72 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/896.72 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 896.72 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 414,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,715.07/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.83

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