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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 899.37 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 899.37 and 416.97 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 899.37 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/899.37 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 899.37 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 375,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,010.31/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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