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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 897.15 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 897.15 and 554.90 is: 832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 897.15 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/897.15 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 897.15 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 497,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,828.54/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.35

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