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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 896.54 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 896.54 and 381.42 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 896.54 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/896.54 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 896.54 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 341,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,956.38/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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