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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 896.10 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 896.10 and 435.81 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 896.10 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/896.10 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 896.10 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 390,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,529.34/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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