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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 895.92 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 895.92 and 308.32 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 895.92 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/895.92 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 895.92 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 276,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,230.05/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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