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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 899.44 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 899.44 and 545.90 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 899.44 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/899.44 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 899.44 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 490,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,998.43/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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