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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 898.22 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 898.22 and 311.18 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 898.22 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/898.22 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 898.22 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 279,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,504.39/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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