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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 895.46 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 895.46 and 380.84 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 895.46 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/895.46 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 895.46 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 341,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,020.60/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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