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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.61, 897.55 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.61, 897.55 and 416.45 is: 623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.61 : 897.55 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.61/897.55 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.61x = 897.55 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.61x = 373,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,785.90/599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.38

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