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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 896.22 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 896.22 and 474.17 is: 710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 896.22 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/896.22 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 896.22 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 424,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,956.16/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.32

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