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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 899.19 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 899.19 and 425.64 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 899.19 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/899.19 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 899.19 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 382,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,731.23/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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