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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 898.02 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 898.02 and 477.72 is: 715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 898.02 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/898.02 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 898.02 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 429,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,002.11/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.29

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