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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 579.63 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 579.63 and 304.55 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 579.63 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/579.63 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 579.63 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 176,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,526.32/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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