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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 896.55 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 896.55 and 351.06 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 896.55 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/896.55 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 896.55 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 314,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,742.84/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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