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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.84 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.84 and 416.16 is: 624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.84 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.84 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.84 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 373,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,645.09/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.49

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