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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 895.17 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 895.17 and 423.25 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 895.17 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/895.17 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 895.17 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 378,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,880.70/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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