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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.92 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.92 and 308.20 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.92 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.92 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.92 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 184,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,587.14/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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