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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 898.55 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 898.55 and 469.16 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 898.55 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/898.55 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 898.55 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 421,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,564.23/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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