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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 897.50 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 897.50 and 324.84 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 897.50 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/897.50 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 897.50 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 291,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,543.90/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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