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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 898.56 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 898.56 and 437.28 is: 654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 898.56 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/898.56 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 898.56 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 392,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,922.32/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.94

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