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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 898.62 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 898.62 and 291 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 898.62 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/898.62 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 898.62 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 261,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,498.42/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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