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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 899.70 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 899.70 and 452.89 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 899.70 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/899.70 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 899.70 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 407,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,465.13/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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