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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.62, 894.08 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.62, 894.08 and 466.02 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.62 : 894.08 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.62/894.08 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.62x = 894.08 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.62x = 416,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,659.16/596.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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