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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 896.60 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 896.60 and 308.96 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 896.60 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/896.60 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 896.60 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 277,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,013.54/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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