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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 895.21 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 895.21 and 308.99 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 895.21 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/895.21 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 895.21 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 276,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,608.70/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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