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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.41, 898.03 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.41, 898.03 and 310.51 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.41 : 898.03 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.41/898.03 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.41x = 898.03 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.41x = 278,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,847.30/599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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