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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.17, 895.14 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.17, 895.14 and 322.78 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.17 : 895.14 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.17/895.14 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.17x = 895.14 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.17x = 288,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,933.29/596.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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