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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 898.97 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 898.97 and 306.99 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 898.97 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/898.97 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 898.97 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 275,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,973.27/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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