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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 915.96 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 915.96 and 598.16 is: 897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 915.96 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/915.96 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 915.96 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 547,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,890.63/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.48

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