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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.87, 896.41 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.87, 896.41 and 232.70 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.87 : 896.41 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.87/896.41 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.87x = 896.41 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.87x = 208,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589.54/597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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