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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 894.78 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 894.78 and 322.56 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 894.78 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/894.78 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 894.78 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 288,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,620.24/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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