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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 597.98 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 597.98 and 312.46 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 597.98 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/597.98 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 597.98 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 186,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,844.12/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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