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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 897.34 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 897.34 and 306.51 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 897.34 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/897.34 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 897.34 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 275,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,046.28/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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