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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 568.66 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 568.66 and 302.08 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 568.66 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/568.66 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 568.66 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 171,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,780.81/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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