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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 896.94 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 896.94 and 435.38 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 896.94 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/896.94 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 896.94 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 390,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,505.25/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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