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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.52 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.52 and 309.14 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.52 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.52 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.52 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 277,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,150.19/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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