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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 898.25 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 898.25 and 444.04 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 898.25 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/898.25 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 898.25 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 398,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,854.46/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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