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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 591.75 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 591.75 and 303.09 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 591.75 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/591.75 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 591.75 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 179,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,353.51/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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