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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 896.04 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 896.04 and 285.15 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 896.04 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/896.04 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 896.04 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 255,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,509.17/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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