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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 895.04 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 895.04 and 414.40 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 895.04 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/895.04 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 895.04 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 370,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,904.58/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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