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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 897.35 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 897.35 and 460.86 is: 691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 897.35 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/897.35 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 897.35 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 413,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,550.42/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.88

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