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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.59, 894.79 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.59, 894.79 and 322.83 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.59 : 894.79 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.59/894.79 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.59x = 894.79 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.59x = 288,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,864.25/597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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