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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 896.01 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 896.01 and 308.50 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 896.01 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/896.01 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 896.01 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 276,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,419.09/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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