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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 598.14 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 598.14 and 302.67 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 598.14 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/598.14 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 598.14 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 181,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,039.03/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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