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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 900.89 and 479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 900.89 and 479.09 is: 718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 900.89 = 479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/900.89 = 479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 900.89 × 479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 431,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,607.39/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.64

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