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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 898.22 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 898.22 and 444.87 is: 667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 898.22 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/898.22 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 898.22 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 399,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,592.24/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.61

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