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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 457.38 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 457.38 and 99.59 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 457.38 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/457.38 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 457.38 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 45,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548.19/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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