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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 896.57 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 896.57 and 323.64 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 896.57 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/896.57 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 896.57 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 290,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,164.30/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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