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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 894.92 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 894.92 and 423.82 is: 635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 894.92 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/894.92 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 894.92 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 379,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,284.99/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.21

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