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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 896.94 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 896.94 and 443.22 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 896.94 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/896.94 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 896.94 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 397,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,541.75/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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