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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 897.20 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 897.20 and 483.24 is: 724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 897.20 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/897.20 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 897.20 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 433,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,562.93/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.88

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