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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 896.03 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 896.03 and 434.42 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 896.03 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/896.03 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 896.03 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 389,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,246.70/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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