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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 569.22 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 569.22 and 306.45 is: 459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 569.22 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/569.22 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 569.22 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 174,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,437.47/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.40

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