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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 895.81 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 895.81 and 452.67 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 895.81 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/895.81 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 895.81 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 405,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,506.31/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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