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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 894.54 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 894.54 and 308.28 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 894.54 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/894.54 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 894.54 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 275,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,768.79/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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