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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 895.95 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 895.95 and 304.35 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 895.95 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/895.95 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 895.95 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 272,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,682.38/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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