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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 599.35 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 599.35 and 308.15 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 599.35 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/599.35 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 599.35 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 184,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.70/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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