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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.84, 598.98 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.84, 598.98 and 317.12 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.84 : 598.98 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.84/598.98 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.84x = 598.98 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.84x = 189,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,948.54/399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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