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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 898.79 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 898.79 and 415.68 is: 622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 898.79 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/898.79 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 898.79 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 373,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,606.95/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.07

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