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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 897.86 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 897.86 and 324.18 is: 486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 897.86 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/897.86 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 897.86 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 291,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,068.25/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.40

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