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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 898.44 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 898.44 and 425.44 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 898.44 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/898.44 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 898.44 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 382,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,232.31/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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