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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 898.47 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 898.47 and 598.92 is: 898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 898.47 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/898.47 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 898.47 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 538,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,111.65/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.47

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