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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 896.54 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 896.54 and 443.48 is: 664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 896.54 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/896.54 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 896.54 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 397,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,590.86/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.44

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