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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.59, 1,499.56 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.59, 1,499.56 and 306.25 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.59 : 1,499.56 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.59/1,499.56 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.59x = 1,499.56 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.59x = 459,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,232.75/999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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