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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 896.10 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 896.10 and 433.38 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 896.10 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/896.10 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 896.10 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 388,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,351.82/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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