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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 904.98 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 904.98 and 399.18 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 904.98 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/904.98 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 904.98 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 361,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,249.92/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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