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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 896.37 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 896.37 and 323.16 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 896.37 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/896.37 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 896.37 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 289,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,670.93/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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