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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 899.04 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 899.04 and 310.76 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 899.04 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/899.04 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 899.04 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 279,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,385.67/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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