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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 895.69 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 895.69 and 289.18 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 895.69 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/895.69 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 895.69 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 259,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,015.63/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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