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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 898.67 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 898.67 and 306.26 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 898.67 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/898.67 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 898.67 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 275,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,222.18/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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