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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.81, 898.37 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.81, 898.37 and 291.87 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 898.37 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/898.37 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 898.37 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 262,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,205.79/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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