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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 598.64 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 598.64 and 308.40 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 598.64 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/598.64 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 598.64 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 184,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,620.58/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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