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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 897.66 and 414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 897.66 and 414.93 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 897.66 = 414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/897.66 = 414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 897.66 × 414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 372,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,466.06/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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