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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 896.91 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 896.91 and 334.71 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 896.91 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/896.91 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 896.91 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 300,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,202.44/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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