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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.06, 896.93 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.06, 896.93 and 402.95 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.06 : 896.93 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.06/896.93 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.06x = 896.93 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.06x = 361,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,411.44/598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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