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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 896.17 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 896.17 and 309.36 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 896.17 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/896.17 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 896.17 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 277,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,237.28/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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