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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.91, 896.86 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.91, 896.86 and 232.96 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.91 : 896.86 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.91/896.86 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.91x = 896.86 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.91x = 208,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,932.51/597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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