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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.89, 1,499.82 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.89, 1,499.82 and 315.89 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.89 : 1,499.82 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.89/1,499.82 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.89x = 1,499.82 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.89x = 473,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,778.14/999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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