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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 897.06 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 897.06 and 468.41 is: 702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 897.06 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/897.06 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 897.06 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 420,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,185.05/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.47

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