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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 897.04 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 897.04 and 462.04 is: 692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 897.04 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/897.04 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 897.04 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 414,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,468.36/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.33

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