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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 899.01 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 899.01 and 462.72 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 899.01 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/899.01 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 899.01 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 415,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,989.91/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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