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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 896.13 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 896.13 and 308.25 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 896.13 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/896.13 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 896.13 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 276,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,232.07/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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