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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 898.16 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 898.16 and 468.90 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 898.16 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/898.16 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 898.16 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 421,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,144.88/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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