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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 895.44 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 895.44 and 304.36 is: 456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 895.44 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/895.44 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 895.44 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 272,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,536.12/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.46

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