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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 897.30 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 897.30 and 404.59 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 897.30 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/897.30 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 897.30 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 363,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,038.61/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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