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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 903.01 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 903.01 and 598.46 is: 903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 903.01 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/903.01 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 903.01 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 540,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,415.36/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.01

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