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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 895.23 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 895.23 and 515.46 is: 771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 895.23 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/895.23 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 895.23 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 461,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,455.26/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.14

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