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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 897.48 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 897.48 and 305.71 is: 458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 897.48 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/897.48 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 897.48 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 274,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,366.37/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.39

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