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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.69, 899.54 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.69, 899.54 and 209.67 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.69 : 899.54 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.69/899.54 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.69x = 899.54 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.69x = 188,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,605.50/599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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