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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 896.64 and 323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 896.64 and 323.78 is: 486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 896.64 = 323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/896.64 = 323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 896.64 × 323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 290,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,314.10/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.14

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