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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.81, 899.84 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.81, 899.84 and 433.82 is: 650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 899.84 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/899.84 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 899.84 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 390,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,371.92/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.83

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