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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 896.43 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 896.43 and 354.50 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 896.43 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/896.43 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 896.43 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 317,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,784.44/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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