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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 900.72 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 900.72 and 436.86 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 900.72 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/900.72 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 900.72 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 393,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,488.54/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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