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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 898.43 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 898.43 and 233.66 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 898.43 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/898.43 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 898.43 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 209,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,928.23/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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