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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 573.94 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 573.94 and 302.46 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 573.94 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/573.94 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 573.94 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 173,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,593.89/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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