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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 896.18 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 896.18 and 424.10 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 896.18 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/896.18 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 896.18 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 380,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,063.34/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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