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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 598.74 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 598.74 and 312.29 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 598.74 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/598.74 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 598.74 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 186,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,980.51/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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