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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 897.50 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 897.50 and 305.76 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 897.50 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/897.50 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 897.50 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 274,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,419.60/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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