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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 899.34 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 899.34 and 455.80 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 899.34 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/899.34 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 899.34 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 409,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,919.17/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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