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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.66, 897.04 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.66, 897.04 and 324.02 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.66 : 897.04 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.66/897.04 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.66x = 897.04 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.66x = 290,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,658.90/597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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