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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 896.74 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 896.74 and 232.43 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 896.74 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/896.74 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 896.74 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 208,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,428.82/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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