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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 899.57 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 899.57 and 291.51 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 899.57 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/899.57 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 899.57 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 262,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,234.38/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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