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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 896.67 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 896.67 and 436.19 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 896.67 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/896.67 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 896.67 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 391,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,114.00/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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