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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 899.52 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 899.52 and 311.16 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 899.52 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/899.52 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 899.52 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 279,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,894.64/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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