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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 896.65 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 896.65 and 304.43 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 896.65 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/896.65 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 896.65 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 272,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,970.55/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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