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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 898.40 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 898.40 and 425.20 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 898.40 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/898.40 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 898.40 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 381,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,999.68/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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