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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 897.62 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 897.62 and 445.97 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 897.62 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/897.62 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 897.62 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 400,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,311.61/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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