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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.83, 898.83 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.83, 898.83 and 445.03 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.83 : 898.83 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.83/898.83 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.83x = 898.83 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.83x = 400,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,009.74/599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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