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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 896.94 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 896.94 and 482.64 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 896.94 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/896.94 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 896.94 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 432,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,899.12/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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