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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 897.21 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 897.21 and 309.42 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 897.21 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/897.21 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 897.21 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 277,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,614.72/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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