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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 896.98 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 896.98 and 416.20 is: 623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 896.98 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/896.98 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 896.98 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 373,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,323.08/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.57

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