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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 895.18 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 895.18 and 308.52 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 895.18 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/895.18 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 895.18 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 276,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,180.93/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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