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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.49, 896.38 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.49, 896.38 and 424.50 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.49 : 896.38 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.49/896.38 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.49x = 896.38 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.49x = 380,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,512.25/597.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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