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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 898.07 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 898.07 and 339.48 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 898.07 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/898.07 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 898.07 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 304,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,875.11/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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