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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 895.63 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 895.63 and 324.06 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 895.63 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/895.63 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 895.63 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 290,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,234.30/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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