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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 900.70 and 307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 900.70 and 307.61 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 900.70 = 307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/900.70 = 307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 900.70 × 307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 277,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,062.43/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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