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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 897.63 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 897.63 and 256.98 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 897.63 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/897.63 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 897.63 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 230,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,672.96/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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