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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 898.52 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 898.52 and 404.01 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 898.52 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/898.52 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 898.52 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 363,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,004.55/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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