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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.33, 898.07 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.33, 898.07 and 469.01 is: 702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.33 : 898.07 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.33/898.07 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.33x = 898.07 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.33x = 421,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,203.71/599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.79

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