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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 895.86 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 895.86 and 288.56 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 895.86 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/895.86 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 895.86 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 258,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,511.60/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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