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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 897.87 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 897.87 and 324.16 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 897.87 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/897.87 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 897.87 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 291,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,053.54/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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