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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 901.89 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 901.89 and 396.59 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 901.89 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/901.89 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 901.89 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 357,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,680.56/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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