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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.39, 1,499.07 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.39, 1,499.07 and 315.39 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.39 : 1,499.07 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.39/1,499.07 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.39x = 1,499.07 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.39x = 472,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,791.69/999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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