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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 895.32 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 895.32 and 435.24 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 895.32 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/895.32 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 895.32 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 389,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,679.08/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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