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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 896.51 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 896.51 and 431.28 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 896.51 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/896.51 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 896.51 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 386,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,647.91/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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