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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 896.52 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 896.52 and 416.28 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 896.52 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/896.52 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 896.52 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 373,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,203.35/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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