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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 898.29 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 898.29 and 416.22 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 898.29 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/898.29 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 898.29 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 373,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,886.26/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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