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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.23, 894.83 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.23, 894.83 and 323.04 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.23 : 894.83 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.23/894.83 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.23x = 894.83 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.23x = 289,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,064.27/597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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