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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 897.10 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 897.10 and 391.74 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 897.10 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/897.10 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 897.10 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 351,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,429.95/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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