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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 896.14 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 896.14 and 323.54 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 896.14 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/896.14 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 896.14 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 289,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,937.14/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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