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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.61, 894.12 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.61, 894.12 and 322.11 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.61 : 894.12 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.61/894.12 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.61x = 894.12 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.61x = 288,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,004.99/596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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