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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.79, 895.44 and 380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.79, 895.44 and 380.29 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.79 : 895.44 = 380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.79/895.44 = 380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.79x = 895.44 × 380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.79x = 340,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,526.88/597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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