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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 897.36 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 897.36 and 467.64 is: 701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 897.36 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/897.36 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 897.36 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 419,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,639.68/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.73

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