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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 897.10 and 424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 897.10 and 424.33 is: 636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 897.10 = 424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/897.10 = 424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 897.10 × 424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 380,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,663.14/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.39

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