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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 900.19 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 900.19 and 307.46 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 900.19 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/900.19 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 900.19 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 276,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,770.88/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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