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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 899.78 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 899.78 and 426.03 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 899.78 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/899.78 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 899.78 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 383,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,331.14/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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