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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.05, 895.77 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.05, 895.77 and 308.28 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.05 : 895.77 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.05/895.77 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.05x = 895.77 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.05x = 276,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,147.98/597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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