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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 923.02 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 923.02 and 598.86 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 923.02 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/923.02 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 923.02 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 552,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,759.76/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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