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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 896.16 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 896.16 and 323.48 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 896.16 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/896.16 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 896.16 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 289,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,889.84/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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