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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 899.64 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 899.64 and 439.29 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 899.64 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/899.64 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 899.64 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 395,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,202.86/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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