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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 899.74 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 899.74 and 311.30 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 899.74 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/899.74 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 899.74 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 280,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,089.06/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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