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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 897 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 897 and 309.44 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 897 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/897 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 897 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 277,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,567.68/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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