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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 896.52 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 896.52 and 482.07 is: 722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 896.52 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/896.52 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 896.52 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 432,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,185.40/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.40

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