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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 897.45 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 897.45 and 482.96 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 897.45 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/897.45 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 897.45 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 433,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,432.88/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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