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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 950.48 and 598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 950.48 and 598.51 is: 823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 950.48 = 598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/950.48 = 598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 950.48 × 598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 568,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,867.03/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.92

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