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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 569.16 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 569.16 and 302.79 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 569.16 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/569.16 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 569.16 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 172,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,335.96/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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