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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 895.59 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 895.59 and 304.94 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 895.59 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/895.59 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 895.59 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 273,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,096.74/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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