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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 896.60 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 896.60 and 403.07 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 896.60 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/896.60 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 896.60 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 361,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,389.09/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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