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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.31, 897.55 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.31, 897.55 and 324.44 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.31 : 897.55 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.31/897.55 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.31x = 897.55 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.31x = 291,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,195.82/598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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