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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 899.19 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 899.19 and 470.22 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 899.19 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/899.19 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 899.19 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 422,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,817.12/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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