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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.65, 899.31 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.65, 899.31 and 209.56 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.65 : 899.31 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.65/899.31 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.65x = 899.31 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.65x = 188,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,459.40/599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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