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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 897.54 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 897.54 and 415.90 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 897.54 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/897.54 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 897.54 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 373,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,286.89/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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