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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 900.02 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 900.02 and 311.52 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 900.02 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/900.02 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 900.02 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 280,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,374.23/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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