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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 898.93 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 898.93 and 306.57 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 898.93 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/898.93 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 898.93 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 275,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,584.97/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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