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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 896.56 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 896.56 and 403.04 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 896.56 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/896.56 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 896.56 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 361,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,349.54/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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