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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.19 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.19 and 304.83 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.19 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.19 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.19 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 176,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,249.66/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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