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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 896 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 896 and 426.24 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 896 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/896 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 896 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 381,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,911.04/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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