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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.59, 899.43 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.59, 899.43 and 291.58 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.59 : 899.43 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.59/899.43 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.59x = 899.43 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.59x = 262,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,255.80/599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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