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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 895.05 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 895.05 and 323.26 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 895.05 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/895.05 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 895.05 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 289,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,331.63/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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