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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.47, 897.67 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.47, 897.67 and 356.53 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.47 : 897.67 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.47/897.67 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.47x = 897.67 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.47x = 320,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,046.29/598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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