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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 896.00 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 896.00 and 323.37 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 896.00 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/896.00 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 896.00 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 289,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,737.90/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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