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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 896.91 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 896.91 and 301.13 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 896.91 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/896.91 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 896.91 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 270,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,085.95/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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