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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.47 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.47 and 309.45 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.47 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.47 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.47 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 177,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,458.74/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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