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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 897.04 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 897.04 and 338.32 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 897.04 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/897.04 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 897.04 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 303,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,486.57/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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