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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 590.46 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 590.46 and 306.90 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 590.46 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/590.46 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 590.46 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 181,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,212.17/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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