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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 896.99 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 896.99 and 483.02 is: 723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 896.99 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/896.99 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 896.99 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 433,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,264.11/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.90

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