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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 894.72 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 894.72 and 460.14 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 894.72 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/894.72 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 894.72 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 411,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,696.46/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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