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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330, 3,495 and 598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330, 3,495 and 598.64 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330 : 3,495 = 598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330/3,495 = 598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330x = 3,495 × 598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330x = 2,092,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,246.80/2,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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