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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 899.80 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 899.80 and 446.70 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 899.80 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/899.80 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 899.80 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 401,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,940.66/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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