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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 895.99 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 895.99 and 468.84 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 895.99 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/895.99 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 895.99 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 420,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,072.66/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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