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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 899.39 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 899.39 and 209.48 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 899.39 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/899.39 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 899.39 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 188,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,404.22/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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