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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.81, 896.50 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.81, 896.50 and 330.61 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.81 : 896.50 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.81/896.50 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.81x = 896.50 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.81x = 296,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,392.38/597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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