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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 899.01 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 899.01 and 290.94 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 899.01 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/899.01 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 899.01 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 261,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,554.60/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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