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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.98, 600.48 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.98, 600.48 and 308.74 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.98 : 600.48 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.98/600.48 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.98x = 600.48 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.98x = 185,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,392.20/399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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