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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 896.06 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 896.06 and 308.76 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 896.06 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/896.06 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 896.06 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 276,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,667.49/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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