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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 895.16 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 895.16 and 323.16 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 895.16 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/895.16 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 895.16 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 289,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,277.36/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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