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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 898.98 and 476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 898.98 and 476.27 is: 714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 898.98 = 476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/898.98 = 476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 898.98 × 476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 428,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,159.45/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.93

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