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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 896.52 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 896.52 and 405.36 is: 607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 896.52 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/896.52 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 896.52 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 363,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,413.35/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.39

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