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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 895.66 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 895.66 and 304.65 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 895.66 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/895.66 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 895.66 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 272,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,862.82/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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