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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.80, 899.76 and 209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.80, 899.76 and 209.83 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.80 : 899.76 = 209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.80/899.76 = 209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.80x = 899.76 × 209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.80x = 188,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,796.64/599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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