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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 898.81 and 436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 898.81 and 436.29 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 898.81 = 436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/898.81 = 436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 898.81 × 436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 392,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,139.63/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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