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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.50, 896.28 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.50, 896.28 and 319.78 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.50 : 896.28 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.50/896.28 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.50x = 896.28 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.50x = 286,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,612.42/597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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