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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 904.52 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 904.52 and 599.46 is: 904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 904.52 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/904.52 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 904.52 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 542,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,223.56/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.52

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