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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 851.44 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 851.44 and 598.48 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 851.44 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/851.44 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 851.44 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 509,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,569.81/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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