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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 897.59 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 897.59 and 425.20 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 897.59 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/897.59 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 897.59 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 381,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,655.27/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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