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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 899.91 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 899.91 and 287.75 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 899.91 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/899.91 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 899.91 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 258,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,944.60/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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