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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 897.66 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 897.66 and 310.26 is: 464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 897.66 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/897.66 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 897.66 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 278,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,507.99/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.83

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