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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.89 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.89 and 309.75 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.89 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.89 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.89 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 278,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,121.43/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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