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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 593.42 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 593.42 and 304.65 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 593.42 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/593.42 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 593.42 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 180,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,783.88/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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