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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.41, 896.01 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.41, 896.01 and 289.19 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.41 : 896.01 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.41/896.01 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.41x = 896.01 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.41x = 259,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,112.65/597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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