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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 898.29 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 898.29 and 444.84 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 898.29 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/898.29 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 898.29 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 399,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,595.32/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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