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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 897.78 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 897.78 and 476.80 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 897.78 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/897.78 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 897.78 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 428,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,061.50/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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