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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 895.92 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 895.92 and 324.04 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 895.92 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/895.92 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 895.92 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 290,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,313.92/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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