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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 894.87 and 433.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 894.87 and 433.67 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 894.87 = 433.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/894.87 = 433.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 894.87 × 433.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 388,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,073.80/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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