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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 897.60 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 897.60 and 309.78 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 897.60 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/897.60 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 897.60 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 278,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,058.53/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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