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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 898.32 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 898.32 and 463 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 898.32 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/898.32 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 898.32 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 415,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,922.16/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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