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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 896.01 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 896.01 and 322.94 is: 484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 896.01 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/896.01 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 896.01 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 289,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,357.47/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.55

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