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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 899.06 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 899.06 and 209.54 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 899.06 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/899.06 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 899.06 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 188,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,383.49/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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