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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.94, 896.37 and 467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.94, 896.37 and 467.26 is: 700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 896.37 = 467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/896.37 = 467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 896.37 × 467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 418,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,837.85/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.47

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