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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 898.14 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 898.14 and 445.04 is: 666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 898.14 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/898.14 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 898.14 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 399,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,708.23/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.89

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