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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 896.64 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 896.64 and 289.56 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 896.64 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/896.64 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 896.64 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 259,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,631.08/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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