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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 898.29 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 898.29 and 416.34 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 898.29 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/898.29 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 898.29 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 373,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,994.06/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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