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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 899.16 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 899.16 and 291.24 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 899.16 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/899.16 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 899.16 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 261,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,871.36/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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