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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 899.16 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 899.16 and 287.25 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 899.16 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/899.16 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 899.16 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 258,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,283.71/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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