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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 897.72 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 897.72 and 405.50 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 897.72 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/897.72 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 897.72 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 364,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,025.46/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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