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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.80, 896.79 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.80, 896.79 and 232.85 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.80 : 896.79 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.80/896.79 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.80x = 896.79 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.80x = 208,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,817.55/597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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