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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 896.67 and 490.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 896.67 and 490.25 is: 734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 896.67 = 490.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/896.67 = 490.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 896.67 × 490.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 439,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,594.71/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.26

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