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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 593.69 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 593.69 and 304.67 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 593.69 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/593.69 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 593.69 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 180,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875.04/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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