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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 897.74 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 897.74 and 306.08 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 897.74 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/897.74 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 897.74 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 274,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,780.26/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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