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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 895.47 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 895.47 and 473.67 is: 709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 895.47 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/895.47 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 895.47 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 424,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,157.27/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.58

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