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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 575.44 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 575.44 and 303.46 is: 454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 575.44 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/575.44 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 575.44 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 174,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,623.02/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.20

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