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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 900.24 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 900.24 and 311.84 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 900.24 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/900.24 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 900.24 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 280,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,730.84/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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