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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 896.60 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 896.60 and 309 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 896.60 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/896.60 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 896.60 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 277,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,049.40/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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