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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 896.97 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 896.97 and 338.31 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 896.97 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/896.97 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 896.97 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 303,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,453.92/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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