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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 898.29 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 898.29 and 339.18 is: 508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 898.29 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/898.29 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 898.29 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 304,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682.00/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.26

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