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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 897.06 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 897.06 and 354.44 is: 531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 897.06 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/897.06 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 897.06 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 317,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,953.95/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.66

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