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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 897.99 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 897.99 and 436.51 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 897.99 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/897.99 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 897.99 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 391,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,981.61/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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