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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 896.52 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 896.52 and 305.44 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 896.52 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/896.52 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 896.52 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 273,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,833.07/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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