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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 898.37 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 898.37 and 233.63 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 898.37 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/898.37 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 898.37 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 209,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,886.18/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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