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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 897.06 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 897.06 and 354.08 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 897.06 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/897.06 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 897.06 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 317,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,631.00/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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