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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 897.88 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 897.88 and 425.50 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 897.88 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/897.88 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 897.88 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 382,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,047.94/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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