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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 897.38 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 897.38 and 424.72 is: 636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 897.38 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/897.38 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 897.38 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 381,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,135.23/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.37

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