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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 898.98 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 898.98 and 436.78 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 898.98 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/898.98 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 898.98 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 392,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,656.48/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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