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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 896.28 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 896.28 and 323.56 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 896.28 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/896.28 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 896.28 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 290,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,000.36/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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