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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 898.62 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 898.62 and 287.25 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 898.62 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/898.62 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 898.62 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 258,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,128.60/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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