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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 896.98 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 896.98 and 335.31 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 896.98 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/896.98 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 896.98 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 300,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,766.36/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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