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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 897.84 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 897.84 and 306.44 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 897.84 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/897.84 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 897.84 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 275,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,129.60/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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