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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896.67 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896.67 and 309.51 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896.67 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896.67 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896.67 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 277,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,528.33/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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