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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 894.69 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 894.69 and 323.22 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 894.69 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/894.69 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 894.69 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 289,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,181.70/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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