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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.41, 894.54 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.41, 894.54 and 288 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.41 : 894.54 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.41/894.54 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.41x = 894.54 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.41x = 257,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,627.52/596.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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