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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 896.90 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 896.90 and 341.25 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 896.90 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/896.90 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 896.90 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 306,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,065.42/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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