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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 895.46 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 895.46 and 323.46 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 895.46 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/895.46 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 895.46 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 289,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,643.87/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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