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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 895.95 and 305.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 895.95 and 305.00 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 895.95 = 305.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/895.95 = 305.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 895.95 × 305.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 273,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,260.27/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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