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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 898.11 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 898.11 and 379.71 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 898.11 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/898.11 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 898.11 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 341,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,021.35/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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