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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 598.34 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 598.34 and 313.30 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 598.34 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/598.34 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 598.34 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 187,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,459.92/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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