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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.53, 895.35 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.53, 895.35 and 322.84 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.53 : 895.35 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.53/895.35 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.53x = 895.35 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.53x = 289,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,052.56/596.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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