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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.71, 898.13 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.71, 898.13 and 415.65 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.71 : 898.13 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.71/898.13 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.71x = 898.13 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.71x = 373,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,308.77/598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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