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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 578.94 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 578.94 and 299.46 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 578.94 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/578.94 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 578.94 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 173,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,369.37/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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