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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 899.79 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 899.79 and 469.89 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 899.79 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/899.79 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 899.79 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 422,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,802.32/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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