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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 897.05 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 897.05 and 324.68 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 897.05 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/897.05 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 897.05 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 291,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,248.09/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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