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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 900.54 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 900.54 and 417.84 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 900.54 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/900.54 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 900.54 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 376,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,281.63/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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