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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 896.86 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 896.86 and 403.12 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 896.86 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/896.86 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 896.86 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 361,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,535.70/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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