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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.70, 592.05 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.70, 592.05 and 308.30 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.70 : 592.05 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.70/592.05 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.70x = 592.05 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.70x = 182,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,529.02/394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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