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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 896.78 and 281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 896.78 and 281.85 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 896.78 = 281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/896.78 = 281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 896.78 × 281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 252,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,754.78/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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