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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.87, 895.95 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.87, 895.95 and 467.27 is: 700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.87 : 895.95 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.87/895.95 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.87x = 895.95 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.87x = 418,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,650.56/597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.24

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