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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 897.54 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 897.54 and 309.76 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 897.54 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/897.54 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 897.54 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 278,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,021.99/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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