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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 897.81 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 897.81 and 324.30 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 897.81 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/897.81 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 897.81 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 291,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,159.78/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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