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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 895.99 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 895.99 and 304.98 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 895.99 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/895.99 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 895.99 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 273,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,261.55/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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