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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 896.73 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 896.73 and 310.30 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 896.73 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/896.73 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 896.73 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 278,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,255.32/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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