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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 897.54 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 897.54 and 436.36 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 897.54 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/897.54 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 897.54 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 391,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,650.55/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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