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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 896.83 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 896.83 and 232.49 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 896.83 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/896.83 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 896.83 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 208,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,506.66/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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