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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 897.96 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 897.96 and 415.76 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 897.96 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/897.96 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 897.96 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 373,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,335.85/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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