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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 905.73 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 905.73 and 398.98 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 905.73 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/905.73 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 905.73 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 361,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,368.16/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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