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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 897.17 and 501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 897.17 and 501.45 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 897.17 = 501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/897.17 = 501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 897.17 × 501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 449,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,883.39/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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