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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 898.05 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 898.05 and 307.10 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 898.05 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/898.05 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 898.05 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 275,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,791.16/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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