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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 569.22 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 569.22 and 302.46 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 569.22 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/569.22 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 569.22 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 172,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,166.28/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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