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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 896.49 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 896.49 and 392.58 is: 589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 896.49 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/896.49 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 896.49 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 351,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,944.04/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.11

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