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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 897.89 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 897.89 and 477.09 is: 715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 897.89 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/897.89 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 897.89 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 428,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,371.95/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.64

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