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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 579.98 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 579.98 and 305.45 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 579.98 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/579.98 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 579.98 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 177,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,150.46/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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