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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 899.20 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 899.20 and 484 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 899.20 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/899.20 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 899.20 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 435,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,212.80/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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