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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 898.66 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 898.66 and 310.30 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 898.66 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/898.66 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 898.66 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 278,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,852.34/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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