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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.69, 899.91 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.69, 899.91 and 394.67 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.69 : 899.91 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.69/899.91 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.69x = 899.91 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.69x = 355,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,162.98/599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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