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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.06 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.06 and 435.96 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.06 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.06 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.06 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 391,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,082.28/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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