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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.54, 895.49 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.54, 895.49 and 309.18 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.54 : 895.49 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.54/895.49 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.54x = 895.49 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.54x = 276,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,863.89/597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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