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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 898.71 and 496.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 898.71 and 496.47 is: 745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 898.71 = 496.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/898.71 = 496.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 898.71 × 496.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 446,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,182.55/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.46

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