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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 896.59 and 475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 896.59 and 475.03 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 896.59 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/896.59 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 896.59 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 425,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,907.15/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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