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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 895.95 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 895.95 and 469.50 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 895.95 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/895.95 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 895.95 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 420,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,648.53/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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