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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 896.13 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 896.13 and 309.26 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 896.13 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/896.13 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 896.13 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 277,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,137.16/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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