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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 598.68 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 598.68 and 312.66 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 598.68 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/598.68 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 598.68 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 187,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,183.29/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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