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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 895.56 and 546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 895.56 and 546.30 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 895.56 = 546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/895.56 = 546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 895.56 × 546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 489,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,244.43/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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