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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.48 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.48 and 308.81 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.48 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.48 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.48 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 183,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,268.05/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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