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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 898.12 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 898.12 and 403.25 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 898.12 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/898.12 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 898.12 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 362,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,166.89/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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