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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 898.95 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 898.95 and 339.30 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 898.95 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/898.95 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 898.95 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 305,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,013.74/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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