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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 898.58 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 898.58 and 594.48 is: 890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 898.58 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/898.58 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 898.58 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 534,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,187.84/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.11

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