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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 980.21 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 980.21 and 598.46 is: 898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 980.21 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/980.21 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 980.21 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 586,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,620.42/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.81

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