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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 899.06 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 899.06 and 395.97 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 899.06 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/899.06 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 899.06 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 355,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,998.81/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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