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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 899.65 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 899.65 and 291.74 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 899.65 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/899.65 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 899.65 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 262,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,463.89/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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