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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.47, 895.57 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.47, 895.57 and 323.48 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.47 : 895.57 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.47/895.57 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.47x = 895.57 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.47x = 289,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,698.98/597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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