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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 898.82 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 898.82 and 306.84 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 898.82 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/898.82 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 898.82 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 275,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,793.93/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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