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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 598.73 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 598.73 and 312.58 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 598.73 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/598.73 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 598.73 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 187,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,150.21/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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