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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.42 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.42 and 309.54 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.42 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.42 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.42 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 277,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,787.39/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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