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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897.66 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897.66 and 564.60 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897.66 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897.66 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897.66 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 506,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,818.84/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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