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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 896.42 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 896.42 and 323.38 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 896.42 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/896.42 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 896.42 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 289,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,884.30/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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