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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 897.84 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 897.84 and 467.64 is: 701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 897.84 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/897.84 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 897.84 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 419,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,865.90/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.11

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