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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 895.20 and 475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 895.20 and 475.39 is: 711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 895.20 = 475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/895.20 = 475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 895.20 × 475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 425,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,569.13/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.69

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