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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 896 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 896 and 467.84 is: 700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 896 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/896 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 896 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 419,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,184.64/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.51

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