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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.27, 1,499.18 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.27, 1,499.18 and 306.05 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.27 : 1,499.18 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.27/1,499.18 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.27x = 1,499.18 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.27x = 458,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,815.01/999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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