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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 896.98 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 896.98 and 341.45 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 896.98 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/896.98 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 896.98 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 306,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,272.11/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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