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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 894.56 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 894.56 and 322.72 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 894.56 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/894.56 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 894.56 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 288,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,692.40/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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