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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 897.48 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 897.48 and 482.88 is: 723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 897.48 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/897.48 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 897.48 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 433,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,375.14/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.30

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