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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 896.66 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 896.66 and 304.98 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 896.66 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/896.66 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 896.66 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 273,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,468.06/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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