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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 897.02 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 897.02 and 416.46 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 897.02 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/897.02 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 897.02 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 373,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,572.95/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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