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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 896.73 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 896.73 and 323.96 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 896.73 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/896.73 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 896.73 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 290,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,500.17/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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