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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.48, 894.69 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.48, 894.69 and 322.70 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.48 : 894.69 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.48/894.69 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.48x = 894.69 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.48x = 288,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,711.99/596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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