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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 898.06 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 898.06 and 404.04 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 898.06 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/898.06 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 898.06 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 362,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,852.16/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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