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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.67, 1,499.10 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.67, 1,499.10 and 306.10 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.67 : 1,499.10 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.67/1,499.10 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.67x = 1,499.10 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.67x = 458,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,874.51/999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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