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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 897.87 and 476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 897.87 and 476.84 is: 714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 897.87 = 476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/897.87 = 476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 897.87 × 476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 428,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,140.33/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.69

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