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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 898.11 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 898.11 and 381.93 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 898.11 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/898.11 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 898.11 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 343,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,015.15/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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