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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 896.76 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 896.76 and 405.84 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 896.76 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/896.76 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 896.76 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 363,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,941.08/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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