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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 896.52 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 896.52 and 477.12 is: 715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 896.52 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/896.52 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 896.52 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 427,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,747.62/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.20

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