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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 594.76 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 594.76 and 304.93 is: 457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 594.76 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/594.76 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 594.76 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 181,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,358.85/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.79

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