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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 898.45 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 898.45 and 382.84 is: 573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 898.45 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/898.45 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 898.45 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 343,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,962.60/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.35

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