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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 590.66 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 590.66 and 308.18 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 590.66 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/590.66 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 590.66 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 182,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,027.42/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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