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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 896.28 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 896.28 and 475.80 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 896.28 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/896.28 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 896.28 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 426,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,450.02/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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