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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 898.62 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 898.62 and 414.20 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 898.62 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/898.62 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 898.62 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 372,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,208.40/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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