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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 898.84 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 898.84 and 291.20 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 898.84 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/898.84 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 898.84 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 261,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,742.21/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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