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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 903.15 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 903.15 and 598.35 is: 903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 903.15 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/903.15 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 903.15 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 540,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,396.81/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.15

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