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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 898.77 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 898.77 and 229.06 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 898.77 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/898.77 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 898.77 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 205,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,872.26/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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