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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.79, 896.85 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.79, 896.85 and 232.48 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.79 : 896.85 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.79/896.85 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.79x = 896.85 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.79x = 208,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,497.45/597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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