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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 897.39 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 897.39 and 444.54 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 897.39 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/897.39 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 897.39 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 398,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,925.75/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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