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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 898.95 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 898.95 and 469.27 is: 703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 898.95 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/898.95 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 898.95 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 421,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,850.27/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.24

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