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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 590.13 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 590.13 and 302.49 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 590.13 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/590.13 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 590.13 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 178,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,508.42/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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