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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 896.85 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 896.85 and 323.84 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 896.85 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/896.85 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 896.85 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 290,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,435.90/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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