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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.59, 1,499.34 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.59, 1,499.34 and 306.23 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.59 : 1,499.34 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.59/1,499.34 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.59x = 1,499.34 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.59x = 459,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,142.89/999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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