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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.70 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.70 and 232.54 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.70 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.70 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.70 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 208,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,518.62/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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