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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 921.38 and 598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 921.38 and 598.88 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 921.38 = 598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/921.38 = 598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 921.38 × 598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 551,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,796.05/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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