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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.53, 899.67 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.53, 899.67 and 554.44 is: 832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.53 : 899.67 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.53/899.67 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.53x = 899.67 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.53x = 498,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,808.54/599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.01

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