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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.81, 898.29 and 468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.81, 898.29 and 468.89 is: 702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 898.29 = 468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/898.29 = 468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 898.29 × 468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 421,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,198.08/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.23

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