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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.88 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.88 and 433.64 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.88 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.88 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.88 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 389,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,356.68/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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