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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 896.58 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 896.58 and 406.56 is: 608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 896.58 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/896.58 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 896.58 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 364,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,513.56/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.19

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