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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.60, 1,499.46 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.60, 1,499.46 and 306.26 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.60 : 1,499.46 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.60/1,499.46 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.60x = 1,499.46 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.60x = 459,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,223.09/999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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