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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 896.82 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 896.82 and 354.52 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 896.82 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/896.82 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 896.82 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 317,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,940.63/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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