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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 896.37 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 896.37 and 285.24 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 896.37 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/896.37 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 896.37 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 255,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,680.58/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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