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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 898.16 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 898.16 and 454.88 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 898.16 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/898.16 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 898.16 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 408,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,555.02/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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