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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 842.01 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 842.01 and 598.68 is: 824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 842.01 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/842.01 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 842.01 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 504,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,094.55/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.41

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