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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 896.62 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 896.62 and 467.72 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 896.62 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/896.62 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 896.62 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 419,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,367.11/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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