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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 568.89 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 568.89 and 306.62 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 568.89 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/568.89 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 568.89 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 174,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,430.21/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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