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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 897.50 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 897.50 and 324.49 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 897.50 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/897.50 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 897.50 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 291,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,229.78/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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