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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 899.30 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 899.30 and 291.33 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 899.30 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/899.30 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 899.30 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 261,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,991.61/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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