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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 898.76 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 898.76 and 404.07 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 898.76 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/898.76 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 898.76 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 363,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,159.93/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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