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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 897.89 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 897.89 and 306 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 897.89 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/897.89 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 897.89 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 274,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,752.81/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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