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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 896.36 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 896.36 and 444.62 is: 666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 896.36 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/896.36 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 896.36 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 398,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,539.58/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.32

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