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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 899.50 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 899.50 and 209.62 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 899.50 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/899.50 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 899.50 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 188,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,553.19/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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