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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 899.54 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 899.54 and 403.67 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 899.54 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/899.54 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 899.54 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 363,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,110.80/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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