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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 898.71 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 898.71 and 310.51 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 898.71 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/898.71 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 898.71 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 279,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,058.44/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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