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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 898.74 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 898.74 and 445.26 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 898.74 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/898.74 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 898.74 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 400,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,172.97/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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