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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 898.07 and 474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 898.07 and 474.83 is: 712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 898.07 = 474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/898.07 = 474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 898.07 × 474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 426,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,423.71/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.90

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