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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.83, 897.96 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.83, 897.96 and 460.40 is: 691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.83 : 897.96 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.83/897.96 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.83x = 897.96 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.83x = 413,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,420.78/597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.54

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