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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 897.49 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 897.49 and 424.90 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 897.49 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/897.49 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 897.49 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 381,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,343.50/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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