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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 894.44 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 894.44 and 304.24 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 894.44 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/894.44 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 894.44 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 272,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,124.43/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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