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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 897.52 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 897.52 and 413.58 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 897.52 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/897.52 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 897.52 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 371,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,196.32/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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