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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 896.67 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 896.67 and 305.13 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 896.67 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/896.67 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 896.67 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 273,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,604.28/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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