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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 896.24 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 896.24 and 309.68 is: 464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 896.24 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/896.24 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 896.24 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 277,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,543.90/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.09

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