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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.67 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.67 and 403.44 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.67 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.67 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.67 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 362,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,155.98/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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