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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 898.65 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 898.65 and 461.98 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 898.65 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/898.65 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 898.65 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 415,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,156.02/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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