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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896.67 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896.67 and 424.26 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896.67 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896.67 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896.67 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 380,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,421.21/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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