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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 895.99 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 895.99 and 289.26 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 895.99 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/895.99 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 895.99 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 259,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,174.07/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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