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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 895.56 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 895.56 and 415.08 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 895.56 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/895.56 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 895.56 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 371,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,729.04/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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