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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.65, 570.45 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.65, 570.45 and 303.27 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.65 : 570.45 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.65/570.45 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.65x = 570.45 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.65x = 173,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,000.02/380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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