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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 897.97 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 897.97 and 444.85 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 897.97 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/897.97 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 897.97 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 399,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,461.95/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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