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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.86, 1,499.72 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.86, 1,499.72 and 306.51 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.86 : 1,499.72 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.86/1,499.72 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.86x = 1,499.72 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.86x = 459,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,677.64/999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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