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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.47, 897.09 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.47, 897.09 and 325.10 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.47 : 897.09 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.47/897.09 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.47x = 897.09 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.47x = 291,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,639.47/598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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