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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.94 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.94 and 435.40 is: 653.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.94 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.94 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.94 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 390,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,963.08/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.54

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