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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 899.58 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 899.58 and 404.76 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 899.58 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/899.58 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 899.58 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 364,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,114.00/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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