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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 896.58 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 896.58 and 406.12 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 896.58 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/896.58 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 896.58 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 364,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,119.07/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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