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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.64, 895.04 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.64, 895.04 and 308 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.64 : 895.04 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.64/895.04 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.64x = 895.04 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.64x = 275,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,672.32/596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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