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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 897.45 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 897.45 and 305.35 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 897.45 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/897.45 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 897.45 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 274,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,036.36/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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