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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 895.98 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 895.98 and 308.78 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 895.98 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/895.98 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 895.98 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 276,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,660.70/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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