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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 898.42 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 898.42 and 403.95 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 898.42 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/898.42 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 898.42 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 362,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,916.76/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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