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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.70, 1,499.17 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.70, 1,499.17 and 306.16 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.70 : 1,499.17 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.70/1,499.17 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.70x = 1,499.17 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.70x = 458,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,985.89/999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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