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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897.18 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897.18 and 415.29 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897.18 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897.18 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897.18 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 372,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,589.88/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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