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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 895.20 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 895.20 and 323.12 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 895.20 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/895.20 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 895.20 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 289,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,257.02/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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