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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 902.18 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 902.18 and 599.51 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 902.18 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/902.18 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 902.18 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 540,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,858.42/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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