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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 897.90 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 897.90 and 310.44 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 897.90 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/897.90 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 897.90 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 278,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,744.08/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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