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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 895.58 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 895.58 and 289.14 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 895.58 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/895.58 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 895.58 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 258,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,946.56/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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