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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.85, 896.47 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.85, 896.47 and 232.54 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.85 : 896.47 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.85/896.47 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.85x = 896.47 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.85x = 208,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,462.31/597.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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