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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 592.48 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 592.48 and 303.59 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 592.48 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/592.48 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 592.48 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 179,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,871.00/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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