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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 897.21 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 897.21 and 324.86 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 897.21 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/897.21 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 897.21 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 291,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,463.15/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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