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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.40 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.40 and 403.01 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.40 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.40 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.40 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 361,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,663.71/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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