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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 895.53 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 895.53 and 304.90 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 895.53 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/895.53 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 895.53 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 273,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,047.10/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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