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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.87, 897.03 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.87, 897.03 and 493.92 is: 741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.87 : 897.03 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.87/897.03 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.87x = 897.03 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.87x = 443,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,061.06/597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.07

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