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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 898.48 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 898.48 and 393.99 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 898.48 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/898.48 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 898.48 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 353,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,992.14/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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