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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 896.18 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 896.18 and 389.68 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 896.18 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/896.18 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 896.18 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 349,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,223.42/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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