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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.07, 899.21 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.07, 899.21 and 425.93 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.07 : 899.21 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.07/899.21 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.07x = 899.21 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.07x = 382,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,998.39/599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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