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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 895.80 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 895.80 and 289.10 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 895.80 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/895.80 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 895.80 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 258,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,975.78/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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