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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 900.09 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 900.09 and 404.04 is: 606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 900.09 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/900.09 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 900.09 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 363,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,672.36/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.47

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