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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.26, 898.64 and 390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.26, 898.64 and 390.82 is: 586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.26 : 898.64 = 390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.26/898.64 = 390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.26x = 898.64 × 390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.26x = 351,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,206.48/599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.07

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