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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 896.96 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 896.96 and 460.88 is: 690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 896.96 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/896.96 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 896.96 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 413,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,390.92/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.23

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