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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 899.99 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 899.99 and 464.01 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 899.99 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/899.99 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 899.99 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 417,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,600.40/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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