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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 895.89 and 289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 895.89 and 289.05 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 895.89 = 289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/895.89 = 289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 895.89 × 289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 258,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,957.00/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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