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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.72, 899.51 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.72, 899.51 and 291.50 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.72 : 899.51 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.72/899.51 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.72x = 899.51 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.72x = 262,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,204.58/599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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