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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 899.44 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 899.44 and 394.48 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 899.44 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/899.44 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 899.44 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 354,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,811.09/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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