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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 899.64 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 899.64 and 446.04 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 899.64 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/899.64 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 899.64 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 401,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,275.43/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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