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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 896.78 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 896.78 and 289.53 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 896.78 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/896.78 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 896.78 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 259,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,640.26/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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