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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 897.92 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 897.92 and 484.48 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 897.92 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/897.92 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 897.92 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 435,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,024.28/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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