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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 897.28 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 897.28 and 383.13 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 897.28 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/897.28 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 897.28 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 343,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,773.93/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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