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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.91, 598.65 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.91, 598.65 and 308.38 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.91 : 598.65 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.91/598.65 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.91x = 598.65 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.91x = 184,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,611.69/399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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