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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.61, 898.05 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.61, 898.05 and 380.23 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.61 : 898.05 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.61/898.05 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.61x = 898.05 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.61x = 341,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,464.73/599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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