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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 898.07 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 898.07 and 251.79 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 898.07 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/898.07 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 898.07 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 226,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125.05/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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