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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.28 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.28 and 322.83 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.28 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.28 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.28 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 289,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,021.63/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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