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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 898.35 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 898.35 and 416.11 is: 624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 898.35 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/898.35 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 898.35 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 373,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,812.42/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.17

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