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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 898.18 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 898.18 and 306.08 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 898.18 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/898.18 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 898.18 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 274,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,910.44/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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