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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 897.24 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 897.24 and 308.72 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 897.24 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/897.24 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 897.24 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 276,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,995.93/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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