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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 899.60 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 899.60 and 311 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 899.60 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/899.60 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 899.60 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 279,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,775.60/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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