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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 897.84 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 897.84 and 306.72 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 897.84 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/897.84 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 897.84 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 275,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,385.48/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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