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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 898.14 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 898.14 and 376.44 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 898.14 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/898.14 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 898.14 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 338,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,095.82/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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