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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 899.08 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 899.08 and 496.72 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 899.08 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/899.08 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 899.08 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 446,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,591.02/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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