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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 896.18 and 323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 896.18 and 323.67 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 896.18 = 323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/896.18 = 323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 896.18 × 323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 290,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,064.96/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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