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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.94, 896.40 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.94, 896.40 and 415.68 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 896.40 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/896.40 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 896.40 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 372,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,615.55/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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