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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897.48 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897.48 and 554.52 is: 831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897.48 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897.48 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897.48 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 497,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,670.61/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.61

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