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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 896.41 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 896.41 and 304.94 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 896.41 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/896.41 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 896.41 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 273,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,351.27/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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