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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 898.54 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 898.54 and 392.45 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 898.54 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/898.54 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 898.54 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 352,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,633.29/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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