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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.65 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.65 and 489.29 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.65 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.65 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.65 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 439,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,695.97/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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