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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.62, 898.11 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.62, 898.11 and 461.65 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.62 : 898.11 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.62/898.11 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.62x = 898.11 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.62x = 414,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,612.48/599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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