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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 898.80 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 898.80 and 404.40 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 898.80 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/898.80 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 898.80 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 363,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,474.72/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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