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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 898.73 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 898.73 and 307.18 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 898.73 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/898.73 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 898.73 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 276,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,072.66/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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