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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 898.98 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 898.98 and 463.24 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 898.98 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/898.98 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 898.98 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 416,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,443.50/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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