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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.81, 598.50 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.81, 598.50 and 301.77 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.81 : 598.50 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.81/598.50 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.81x = 598.50 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.81x = 180,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,609.35/399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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