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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 898.70 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 898.70 and 310.76 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 898.70 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/898.70 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 898.70 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 279,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,280.01/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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