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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 894.60 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 894.60 and 496.62 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 894.60 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/894.60 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 894.60 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 444,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,276.25/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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