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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 897.48 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 897.48 and 286.32 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 897.48 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/897.48 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 897.48 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 256,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,966.47/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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